Vintage VFW Auxiliary President's Pin in 10K Gold and Enamel - 15/16" Diameter

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• Vintage from the 1950s
• Materials: Yellow gold
• Length: 15/16 inches

  Width: 15/16 inches

A beautiful show of support for our Veterans of Foreign Wars. This vintage 10K gold and enamel pin had been awarded to a Past President of a V.F.W. Auxiliary. It features the shield and cross emblem of the organization in a laurel wreath, and a gavel at the base. This pin has a hand engraved inscription on the back and it is in great condition.
From the website: "Since 1914, the VFW Auxiliary has united Americans from all walks of life with a common purpose: to improve the lives of veterans, service members and their families, and our communities. Our programs are designed to bring needed services, information and assistance to these target groups."
Vintage: 1950s
Materials: 10K Yellow Gold with Enamel
Marked: 10K, maker's mark for Leavens Manuf. Co. Inc, Attleboro MA since 1948
Inscription on Reverse: Ladies Name (withheld for privacy) , P V Aux, Past Pres. 1952-'53
Height: 15/16"
Width: 15/16"
Thickness: just over 1/8" with pin
Weight: 2.5 dwt / 3.8 g / .12 ozt
Condition: Very Good
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